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A Chinese Export silver kettle-on-stand, mark of Luen Wo, Shanghai, circa 1880-1925.
A Chinese Export silver kettle-on-stand, mark of Luen Wo, Shanghai, circa 1880-1925.
The kettle circular, with an arched bamboo shaped handle and spout. The body is decorated with flowers. The stand also in the shape of bamboo with central burner. Makers mark under the pot and under the stand. Length 20,5 cm. Total weight 1191 gram.
Wear, marks, scratches.
Alkuperä - Provenienssi
From the collection of Märtha and Gustaf Ågren, Gothenburg. Gustaf Ågren (1898-1981). Director of Axel H. Ågren AB. Member of the board for Göteborgs Sand AB, Göteborgs Sparbank and other companies. He and his wife Märtha lived in Ågrenska villan, Lorensberg, Gothenburg. They were philantrophists and donated money amongst other things to Sahlgrenska sjukhuset and to the Märtha & Gustaf Ågren Trust for children in need. Thence by descent.